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Milkshake vs. Arrowroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are milkshake and arrowroot different?

  • Milkshake is richer in vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin B2, and vitamin D, while arrowroot is higher in folate, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
  • Arrowroot covers your daily need for folate, 83% more than milkshake.
  • Arrowroot is lower in saturated fat.
  • Arrowroot has a higher glycemic index (58) than milkshake (27).

Milk shakes, thick vanilla and Arrowroot, raw types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 44% 16% 3.8% 17% 11% 49% 12% 1.8% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.8% 40% 83% 40% 17% 42% 3.4% 23% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2333.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +108.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +148.1%
Contains more IronIron +2120%
Contains more CopperCopper +137.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1142.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 8.3% 1% 18% 7.5% 45% 2.7% 22% 9.7% 65% 0.5% 5.3% 7.8%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.3% 0.33% 0% 0% 36% 14% 32% 18% 61% 0% 0% 254% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +230.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +376.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1059.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +4728.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 3% 18% 74%
Protein: 3.86 g
Fats: 3.03 g
Carbs: 17.75 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 0.91 g
4% 13% 81%
Protein: 4.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.39 g
Water: 80.75 g
Other: 1.42 g
Contains more FatsFats +1415%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +32.6%
Contains more OtherOther +56%
~equal in Protein ~4.24g
~equal in Water ~80.75g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
66% 30% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.886 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.875 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
29% 3% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +21775%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Milkshake Arrowroot
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milkshake Arrowroot DV% diff.
Folate 7µg 338µg 83%
Iron 0.1mg 2.22mg 27%
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.266mg 17%
Calcium 146mg 6mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.146mg 1.693mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 0.059mg 10%
Vitamin B1 0.03mg 0.143mg 9%
Copper 0.051mg 0.121mg 8%
Potassium 183mg 454mg 8%
Saturated fat 1.886g 0.039g 8%
Manganese 0.014mg 0.174mg 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Cholesterol 12mg 0mg 4%
Fats 3.03g 0.2g 4%
Magnesium 12mg 25mg 3%
Choline 14.3mg 3%
Sodium 95mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin A 25µg 1µg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.7µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.875g 0.004g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.368mg 0.292mg 2%
Calories 112kcal 65kcal 2%
Phosphorus 115mg 98mg 2%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.63mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.9mg 2%
Protein 3.86g 4.24g 1%
Carbs 17.75g 13.39g 1%
Net carbs 17.75g 12.09g N/A
Sugar 17.75g N/A
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.092g 0%
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0%
Threonine 0.174mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.234mg 0%
Leucine 0.378mg 0%
Lysine 0.306mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.186mg 0%
Valine 0.258mg 0%
Histidine 0.105mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Milkshake Arrowroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Milkshake
32%
Arrowroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Milkshake
27%
Arrowroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Milkshake
Milkshake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arrowroot
Arrowroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Milkshake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170884/nutrients
  2. Arrowroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168490/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.